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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Rotten weather conditions and job done, Niland is fantastic.
No point wasting energy on the nuts and bolts otherwise, on the day it was just a game to win and survive the conditions as they were so poor. Picking holes in a 14 point win won't achieve much.
Both achieved so we roll on to Kildare next weekend. Hopefully Murphy isn't badly injured though it didn't look great.
We are going to improve, as will Wexford, one would expect us to take Kildare so that would qualify us for the knockouts.
One step at a time.
Stool Pigeon (National) - 05/04/2026 11:59:46
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To 32_4_1: "As I said I'm not actually bigging them up like some people seem to think, was their biggest critic also, but something clicked last year with Meath. Released from psychological shackles holding them back for years.
It's why they've improved tenfold, they were never close to being as bad as results suggested for the last 15 years, and what held them back has now lifted.
It goes in cycles. A blind man could see the dept of quality in the Meath forwards, and nearly all under 23, with a conveyor belt coming behind them in the youth teams. Meath will struggle to pick 6 forwards when everyone is fit, have about ten that can come in and kick two pointers from anywhere.
As laughable as it sounds, Kerry simply don't have that talent in the same dept, they can't always to be fair. Point is Donegal, Kerry etc are playing with seasoned professionals, at their ceiling potential wise with age of players etc.
Meath are already operating at the level of the other top teams, but not close to their ceiling in terms of potential, infact wont hit their peak for another few years, which is scary. This is the point everyone is either choosing to ignore or not accept!" I know its only the league but I didn't see many prime forwards last weekend. The number 23 won the match for Meath in the last 15 minutes. Your defence was wide open when Corķ ran at you.
A Leinster title is the first title Meath need to win and won't be easy. Don't write off the Dubs yet.
Scenicparish (National) - 05/04/2026 12:30:06
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To REDANDBLACK30: "China officially describes its system as a "socialist market economy" or "socialism with Chinese characteristics," aiming for common prosperity through state-led development. It combines a dominant, state-owned sector in key industries with a robust private sector and market mechanisms, marking a shift from a strict Maoist command economy.
Political Structure: The country is ruled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which adheres to Leninist principles and maintains centralized control.
Economic Structure: While often described by outsiders as state capitalism, it features massive state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in sectors like banking, energy, and telecommunications.
Ideology: The party officially embraces Marxism-Leninism and maintains that it is in the "primary stage of socialism".
Key Distinctions: The system merges capitalist methods (private property, markets) with socialist aims (government guidance of the economy and social control), aiming to move toward long-term communist goals." You should actually speak to people who have had dealings with China - business wise etc, instead of sharing a probably state approved overview. And yes, I have. Broaden your horizons a little. China is miles away from being a country based on socialist principles. Tiannamen Square come to mind ?? The Uighur people come to mind ?? Best of luck to you, should you decide to move there to follow your utopian dream.
Freethinker (National) - 05/04/2026 12:52:31
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To panamasam: "Foolish talking about missing players of the calibre of Gavin White, Shane Ryan and Paudie Clifford? Were you in a space capsule and miss last year's AI final?" Take a leaf from pauric Joyce, and play the hand your dealt. No point in what ifs, and maybes
Expertinall (National) - 05/04/2026 13:09:43
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Freethinker: "Really ?? What has that got to do with anything ??" Double standards in regards to holding states accountable for breaking international law is thoroughly unacceptable.
REDANDBLACK30 (National) - 05/04/2026 14:02:12
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Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To dave1988: "Will ye come looking for Shane Moran in the next year or two? He seems to be a top quality coach. Did he ever manage charlestown at any stage?" I could wrong, but think he was only involved at under age level with Charlestown
Immer (National) - 05/04/2026 14:04:14
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To REDANDBLACK30: "Any country who is a competitor to Ireland would view Ireland's economy and tax system as giving Ireland an unfair competitive advantage in terms of trade.
"Other European countries have maintained a "negative perception" of Ireland's low corporate tax record, which has been cited as a "challenge" to its reputation, despite Ireland's compliance with EU law. " Howard Luttnick has called Ireland a "tax scam".
It's fair that you highlight the economic prosperity of Ireland but it must be counter balanced by the fact the capitalism is responsible for widening inequality. Such inequalities have knock on effects. Someone in the Republic will live on average two years longer than someone in the North because the Republic is richer and more prosperous." While there may be those in the EU who are unhappy at our Corporate tax levels, there are many who gain from us giving up our fishing rights to extensive waters for the benefit of other EU nations.
You're saying Capitalism is responsible for widening inequality, but when did full equality ever exist in Irish history or indeed European or global history?
I believe that everyone in Ireland should have equal access to education, healthcare and a basic pension in retirement. but there needs to be incentives to work, otherwise the whole thing collapses. If you give everyone the same opportunity at the beginning, then its up to them how far they go and that should be respected.
Commodore (National) - 05/04/2026 14:58:00
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To StoreysTash: "Just finished watching the game now. Or more specifically, the first half. Because it was over by then.
When are people going to realise the level of trouble Wexford are staring down the barrel of?
We get the odd result here and there but we're winning nothing.
My father goes to coaching sessions etc and said they were still talking about the 2019 minors a year or two ago. He said somebody made a point to the effect of them being hammered in the semi final and there was silence.
I fear for where we are, and I fear more for where we are going." Fear in what way?
Did you ever watch the 2019 AIMSF? Galway were giants who walked all over us physically. Utter domination. That isnt the case any more.
And just to remind you Galway werent in Leinster at u21 at all when we won the 3 in a row, and Kilkenny were very very poor backboned by the lads who have been on the Kilkenny teams that have endured their longest Senior drought since they won their 1st AI.
And 1 of those 3 Leinster winning teams lost a semifinal to Antrim, and the others got bad beatings when they finally faced a Munster team.
We havent been great at minor since the 60s, and havent been much better at u21 since then either. Yes we arent going well the last 2 years bar the odd result as you say, but then we never have gone very well over a period of time at those grades in my lifetime.
As regards this year, let's wait to see how we fare out at the end of the year before making hasty judgements.
Viking66 (National) - 05/04/2026 18:36:57
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "Fear in what way?
Did you ever watch the 2019 AIMSF? Galway were giants who walked all over us physically. Utter domination. That isnt the case any more.
And just to remind you Galway werent in Leinster at u21 at all when we won the 3 in a row, and Kilkenny were very very poor backboned by the lads who have been on the Kilkenny teams that have endured their longest Senior drought since they won their 1st AI.
And 1 of those 3 Leinster winning teams lost a semifinal to Antrim, and the others got bad beatings when they finally faced a Munster team.
We havent been great at minor since the 60s, and havent been much better at u21 since then either. Yes we arent going well the last 2 years bar the odd result as you say, but then we never have gone very well over a period of time at those grades in my lifetime.
As regards this year, let's wait to see how we fare out at the end of the year before making hasty judgements." To add a bit of positivity I really think we will start competing soon at Minor level and by competing I mean winning knockout games and getting to Leinster Finals and All Ireland Semi finals.
But we definitely don't help ourselves along the way. We have to get a lot better at consistently getting our best players on the pitch. We are very good at picking players now who will be ready for next year but not very good at picking players now who are ready for the next match..
Paull (National) - 05/04/2026 19:32:51
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Saynothing: "Camp Nou is a run down stadium but it still rocks and looks the part when it's full on big match days. Same with Croke Park, nobody notices minor defects on big match day's and to be honest nobody cares." Camp Nou WAS a run down stadium...
Eh hello - brand new stadium there now.... lol ;o)
Fionn (National) - 05/04/2026 19:59:08
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Great effort by our lads today. But left ourselves with far too much to do in that 2nd half.
Even though the Clare goalie made a crucial save late on to prevent an equalising goal for the Dubs.
Lots of positives for us to bring into the Leinster Championship now.
Being honest, I feared the worst at half time but thankfully we showed a lot of character in that 2nd half after being 10pts down. 2-15 to 2-05.
The 2nd half scoring was much better for us 2-26 to 3-20 at FT.
I thought we might squeeze a goal with that last gasp free at the end, but it wasnt to be.
Congrats Clare on an excellent League campaign.
Fionn (National) - 05/04/2026 20:08:16
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "I seem to remember a fellow county man of yours on here last year with the same oul chat before the Leinster Final and AI Semi Final. How did they go for yous again??" It was this same poster. Claiming Meath have more natural talent etc etc etc. He disappeared when Donegal beat them by 20 points.
HEREBENJI (National) - 05/04/2026 20:51:38
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Doylerwex: "How many people do you know that have passion for their work?
We all need money. That's a very small part of what you get out of achieving something.
I'll put it this way. Would you rather be cared for by a nurse who's motivated by their burning desire to help people, or a farmer's child who entered it for a good pension?" You can make for and against arguments to support any debate. I was in hospital recently and received excellent and caring treatment from all nurses and doctors - the vast majority of whom were Phillipino, Indian or East European. These people left their own countries for one reason. And I'm glad they did, unlike some of our new found defenders who think that Ireland is full.
Freethinker (National) - 05/04/2026 22:35:22
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NFL 2026 Predictions Competition - League Finals - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Lockjaw: "Hi lads,
I'm just back. It will still take me a day or two to readjust, and get the final scores and leaderboard done.
But I'll need your help.
Can someone please confirm the TG4 MOTM awards for Div2, Div3 and Div4 finals? I know Michael Langan got the Div1 MOTM award.
Also, just to clarify scoring criteria...
Call the winner = 5 points
Call the draw normal time = 7 points
Call the winner with exact winning margin = 10 points
Call the correct TG4 MOTM = 10 points
Normal time only rules apply." Hi Lockjaw. well done on good work.
man of match div 2.....Ruari Kinsella
......................... div 3....Daniel Guinness
..........................div 4....Conor Doyle
banada (National) - 05/04/2026 22:54:35
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